SIGMOID COLON TRANSECTION FOLLOWING A SEAT BELT INJURY: A CASE REPORT
Journal: International Journal of Advanced Research (Vol.12, No. 10)Publication Date: 2024-10-15
Authors : Dabbagh Mahmoud Maazouz Amine El Azzaoui Imad Lamghari Mohammed Bouzroud Mohammed Najih Mohamed El Kaoui Hakim Moujahid Mountassir SM Bouchentouf; Bounaim Ahmed;
Page : 1254-1258
Keywords : Seatbelt Transection Abdominal Trauma Colon Injury Hartmanns Pouch;
Abstract
Background: Seatbelts have reduced the number of fatal head, chest and abdominal injuries. They have, however, introduced a set of injuries comprising abdominal wall bruising, Intra-abdominal injuries, and lumbar spine fractures collectively termed the seat belt syndrome. Case presentation: A 60-year-old man who was transferred to our emergency department after sustaining a blunt abdominal trauma after a road traffic accident. An exploratory laparotomy was performed revealed a sigmoid transection that was treated by an Hartmanns pouch procedure. After further management, the patient was discharged with no further complaints. Conclusion: The presence of a seatbelt sign should raise the suspicion of a significant intra-abdominal injury. Responding to clinical signs is critical and early diagnosis and management reduces morbidity and mortality.
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